Team Lead- Chartered Accountant

Team Lead - Chartered Accountant, Kochi

About the role

We are a boutique CA firm that works with growth-stage startups and SMEs. Our work goes beyond compliance. We build financial models, run due diligence, support fundraises, structure transactions and act as the finance team for founders who do not have one yet.

We are looking for a Team Lead to run our Kochi branch. You will plan and allocate all client work, review what the team delivers and own the client relationships. You will work directly with the Partner and be responsible for how the Kochi branch performs, both in the quality of its work and in its profitability.

What you will do

• Lead the Kochi team: plan, allocate and coordinate all client work

• Review all deliverables before they go to the Partner or the client

• Train and support junior team members and articled assistants

• Coordinate with the Partner on engagement status, scope and escalations

• Own client relationships: manage expectations, timelines and communication

• Own the profitability of the Kochi branch: billing, recovery and team utilisation

• Ensure every allocated engagement is completed correctly and on time

Who we are looking for

• Member of ICAI with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience

• Strong working knowledge of accounting, audit, income tax and GST

• Prior experience in financial modelling, due diligence or pitch decks is an added advantage

• Proficiency in Zoho Books, Tally ERP 9 and Microsoft Excel is a must

• Strong communication and people-management skills

• Comfortable reviewing others' work and taking full ownership of the output

What you get

• Leadership of a branch, not just a team

• Work on fundraises, due diligence and advisory mandates alongside core compliance

• Direct access to the Partner and a say in how the Kochi practice grows

• Pay that matches your experience and the value you bring

Location: Kochi (work from office)
Experience: 5+ years post-qualification